Tree removal in St Leonards 2065
Thinking of removing or pruning a tree in St Leonards? The rules here are set by Lane Cove Council. Check whether you likely need approval, then get free quotes from licensed local arborists.
Heads up: parts of St Leonards fall under North Sydney Council and Willoughby City Council. Confirm which council covers your address.
Tree rules in St Leonards
State Environmental Planning Policy (Biodiversity and Conservation) 2021, Ch. 2 (Vegetation in Non-Rural Areas) + each council's Development Control Plan (DCP).
Compiled from the council's published rules and cross-checked. Always confirm with the council.
Which trees are protected in Lane Cove Council?
Trees about 4m tall or 15cm trunk (diameter at 1m) or larger are generally protected and need approval.
Lane Cove Council DCP prescribes protected trees as 4+ metres tall OR 150mm diameter at 1m height; exemptions exist for dead/hazardous trees and limited pruning (not blanket minor pruning), but the official rules page is inaccessible (HTTP 403) and the 10/50 bushfire rule applies only to designated bushfire-prone properties.
When you may not need approval
- dead or dead branches
- hazardous or dangerous trees (with documentation)
- minor pruning
Do I need a permit in St Leonards?
Answer a few questions for an instant, indicative result based on Lane Cove Council's rules.
Fill in the tree details and we'll estimate whether you likely need council approval.